City Transportation Commissioner Is Resigning

City Transportation Commissioner Announces Resignation
Chicago Department of Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein announces the launch of CDOT's pedestrian safety campaign at a press conference at Wacker and Wabash.
Chicago Department of Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein announces the launch of CDOT's pedestrian safety campaign at a press conference at Wacker and Wabash.

Chicago Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein — who spearheaded the installation of protected bike lanes, bike-sharing and speed cameras around schools and parks — is resigning.

One of the most innovative members of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s cabinet, Klein announced Friday that he’s leaving City Hall to return to a private sector job he has not yet identified.

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